Crystal Palace re-enter race to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah… and line up a potential Marc Guehi replacement amid Newcastle links
- Crystal Palace are once again interested in Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah
- The 25-year-old is expected to leave the Gunners before the transfer deadline
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Crystal Palace have re-entered the fray to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.
Oliver Glaser’s team offer a season-long loan deal with the obligation to buy the player next summer, but face competition.
Nottingham Forest appeared close to an agreement for the England international on a one-international deal, but talks stalled and attention turned to Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez.
Marseille had also shown interest in Nketiah earlier in the transfer window, but Roberto De Zerbi’s team opted for Lens’ Elye Wahi instead.
Nketiah is expected to leave North London before the transfer window closes on Friday.
Crystal Palace have once again shown interest in signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah
The club are also prepared to table an improved offer for Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix as Marc Guehi’s future remains uncertain
Nketiah has not been a substitute in either of Arsenal’s games this season as Mikel Arteta’s side have enjoyed an impeccable start to the campaign.
The 25-year-old made 27 Premier League appearances last season, scoring five goals, but only made ten starts as Manchester City edged out the Gunners on the final matchday.
Palace are prepared to increase their bid for Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix as Marc Guehi’s future at the club remains uncertain amid interest from Newcastle.
The Eagles are also considering signing Wolves full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri before the transfer deadline.
Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka is also being monitored.
